THE Mayon volcano alert level has been increased to level 4 as experts warn a hazardous eruption is possible within days or even hours, forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes to escape the newly expanded danger zones.

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What is the current status of Mount Mayon volcano?

Following “seismic unrest, lava fountaining and summit explosions” on Sunday night and a thunderous explosion on Monday which sent an ash column several kilometres in the air, the alert level of Mayon volcano has now been set at level four.